Kempner

Kempner Meaning & Origin

About Kempner
The surname Kempner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kämpe," meaning a champion or warrior. It is believed to have been used to denote someone who was skilled in combat or a professional fighter. Over time, the name evolved to Kempner, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who were warriors or had a reputation for being strong and brave.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kempner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kempner: 475
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kempner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kempner is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K051506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 M P N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛmpnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K515

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kempner in Braille

Here's how to represent Kempner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kempner in braille

How to sign the name Kempner using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kempner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kempner in sign language

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